Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship: Product Design and Development Engineering Apprentice

This is a job where you'll see your designs brought to life in our labs and on production lines. And you'll do it knowing that every product you help create is designed to protect real people, in real buildings, in moments that matter.

Where you'll work

Unit 1 The Switchback

Gardner Road

Maidenhead

Berkshire

SL6 7RJ

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training.

You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

NEWBURY COLLEGE

Training course

Product design and development engineer (degree) (level 6)

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What you'll learn

Course contents

• Translate conceptual ideas or technical requirements into developmental outcomes or operational designs or specifications for products, systems or components to solve engineering challenges such as compliance, technology, technical or physical challenges.
• Select, use and apply approved problem-solving methods to solve complex problems and determine appropriate solutions or actions such as Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, and Control (DMAIC), Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA) or Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA).
• Collate and use a range of data sources and supporting documentation to support projects.
• Interpret and produce technical documentation such as schematic and circuit diagrams, engineering drawings or 3D CAD models, simulation models, project plans, engineering reports, test reports, fault reports or data analytics using company documentation systems and guidelines.
• Observe, record and draw accurate and auditable conclusions from data or developmental or test evidence.
• Manage assigned projects or programmes of work to meet the required specification, taking into account factors such as resource requirements, safety, quality, cost and performance or sustainability criteria. Apply processes for project or programme management including outcomes such as escalation, audit or risk management and risk mitigation.
• Comply with statutory and organisational safety standards and requirements, supporting safety risk assessments and mitigate any risks identified within the design, manufacture, development or test activity.
• Identify resources, such as digital tools or technologies, human, equipment, materials or data, to complete design and development projects or programmes of work.
• Create and manage a project or work programme plan and develop activities in a logical process embedding mechanisms for adapting to changing circumstances or requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership when undertaking product design, development, modification or update engineering activities.
• Identify and rectify faults, inaccuracies, discrepancies or unexpected results during the design or development process, which may impact the quality and reliability of the product, system or component.
• Ensure that all systems or equipment has been correctly configured and checked for safe operation before use.
• Evaluate engineering designs, development or modification options.
• Identify areas for improvement and lead continuous improvement activities in the operation and performance of the product, system or component.
• Complete project documentation checks throughout the activity and report non-conformances.

Training schedule

This is a four-year degree apprenticeship, combining hands-on work at our design centre in Maidenhead with expert tuition from Newbury College. You'll graduate with a university-level qualification, debt-free and ready to step into a career where your ideas make a difference from day one.

More training information

You will be required to attend Newbury College/UCN in West Berkshire for one day a week during Term Time for four academic years. Along with AVIRE staff and UCN lecturers, you will also have a Development Coach who will hold regular reviews with you and will support you throughout your apprenticeship.

At the end of your apprenticeship you are required to take an End Point Assessment (EPA) and some aspects of your EPA contributes towards your Degree qualification.

Essential qualifications

• A Level in: Mathematics and two STEM subjects (grade ABB (7-9) minimum)
• BTEC in: Engineering National Diploma (grade DDM)
• International Baccalaureate in: Higher Level Mathematics and Science (grade 5 or above)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Curious
• Thoughtful
• Unsatisfied with first answer
• Enjoys making things better
• Proud to solve problems
• Enjoys working with others
• Values open, honest opinions
• Values purpose, not profit
• Passionate about engineering

Other requirements

• A full UK driving licence
• The right to live and work in the UK
• The ability to be on site in Maidenhead or Newbury up to 5 days per week

Travel and remote working.

This is an on-site role, with one day each week spent at Newbury College during term time. As part of the programme, you'll have the opportunity to visit our teams in Barcelona (Spain), České Budějovice (Czechia), Sussex (Wisconsin, US) and Holmdel (New Jersey, US). Additional travel may be required occasionally, with full support from the business.

AVIRE designs life-saving technology for lifts and high-rise buildings - from emergency communication systems to safety sensors. Our products are used in over four million buildings worldwide, keeping millions of people safe every single day.

We're part of Halma - a FTSE 100 group of companies working to make the world safer, cleaner and healthier. That gives us the scale to invest and the freedom to move fast. You'll be joining a company that builds with purpose and backs its people to grow.

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Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay (opens in new tab).

This could lead on to a permanent position on successful completion of the Degree Apprenticeship.

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

NEWBURY COLLEGE

The Apprenticeship Team

business@newbury-college.ac.uk

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC2000043909.

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